Merz's spending splurge risks blowback among German conservatives

Merz's spending splurge risks blowback among German conservatives
Merz's spending splurge risks blowback among German conservatives

Merz's spending splurge risks blowback among German conservatives
Merz and SPD try to narrow differences in German coalition talks

Merz and SPD try to narrow differences in German coalition talks
Risk of 2,000 new HIV infections a day after US aid freeze, UN says

Risk of 2,000 new HIV infections a day after US aid freeze, UN says
Russia starts trial of former defence official accused of bribery and embezzlement

Russia starts trial of former defence official accused of bribery and embezzlement
Australia to speed up $1 billion in defence spending in budget, says defence minister

Australia to speed up $1 billion in defence spending in budget, says defence minister
Re-election pledges to tip Australian budget back into red

Re-election pledges to tip Australian budget back into red
Israel panel approves 2025 budget, set for final vote in parliament by end-March

Israel panel approves 2025 budget, set for final vote in parliament by end-March
Australia budget to dole out energy bill relief as general election looms

Australia budget to dole out energy bill relief as general election looms
Some European officials weigh if they can rely on Fed for dollars under Trump

Some European officials weigh if they can rely on Fed for dollars under Trump
Australia government to expand scheme to help first-time property buyers as election looms

Australia government to expand scheme to help first-time property buyers as election looms
German budget committee gives green light for 3 billion euros in Ukraine aid

German budget committee gives green light for 3 billion euros in Ukraine aid
German upper house of parliament OKs debt reform, half-trillion fund

German upper house of parliament OKs debt reform, half-trillion fund
German borrowing bonanza clears final hurdle

German borrowing bonanza clears final hurdle
US to finish $671 million in foreign aid payments nearly two weeks after court deadline

US to finish $671 million in foreign aid payments nearly two weeks after court deadline
US slaps Iran-related sanctions on oil tankers, China 'teapot' refinery

US slaps Iran-related sanctions on oil tankers, China 'teapot' refinery
UK PM Starmer: We must be ready to react quickly if Ukraine peace deal struck

UK PM Starmer: We must be ready to react quickly if Ukraine peace deal struck
Millions of lives at risk from 'brutal' funding cuts, UN refugee chief says

Millions of lives at risk from 'brutal' funding cuts, UN refugee chief says
Europe must put Ukraine in strong position for any ceasefire, Scholz says

Europe must put Ukraine in strong position for any ceasefire, Scholz says
EU does hasty reset of definition of defence spending

EU does hasty reset of definition of defence spending
Cuba cheers collapse of US-funded media following Trump cuts
Cuba cheers collapse of US-funded media following Trump cuts
Union sues Trump administration for halting student loan repayment plans

Union sues Trump administration for halting student loan repayment plans
Argentina IMF loan plan gets Congress' approval, paving way for deal

Argentina IMF loan plan gets Congress' approval, paving way for deal
EU proposes joint defence push amid Russia fears and US worries

EU proposes joint defence push amid Russia fears and US worries
Urgent concern about malnutrition in Yemen after funding cuts, says MSF

Urgent concern about malnutrition in Yemen after funding cuts, says MSF
Germany to release extra 3 billion euros in military aid for Ukraine, letter shows

Germany to release extra 3 billion euros in military aid for Ukraine, letter shows
US judge finds Musk's USAID cuts likely unconstitutional, blocks him from making more cuts

US judge finds Musk's USAID cuts likely unconstitutional, blocks him from making more cuts
German parliament passes debt rule reform, half-trillion euro fund

German parliament passes debt rule reform, half-trillion euro fund
Hungary passes law to ban Pride march, triggering protest

Hungary passes law to ban Pride march, triggering protest
Macron speeds up Rafale warplane orders as France invests in nuclear deterrence

Macron speeds up Rafale warplane orders as France invests in nuclear deterrence
Indonesia finance minister denies resignation rumours amid stocks plunge

Indonesia finance minister denies resignation rumours amid stocks plunge
Colombia's finance minister steps down after budget clash with president

Colombia's finance minister steps down after budget clash with president
German parliament approves Merz's spending surge as allies cheer

German parliament approves Merz's spending surge as allies cheer
UK, EU to ramp up pressure on Russia and boost defence initiatives

UK, EU to ramp up pressure on Russia and boost defence initiatives
Germany's top court throws out new claims against Merz's borrowing plans

Germany's top court throws out new claims against Merz's borrowing plans
Eight countries could run out of HIV treatments due to USAID cuts, WHO says

Eight countries could run out of HIV treatments due to USAID cuts, WHO says
Israeli war spending in Gaza, Lebanon tops $30 billion in 2024 -Finance Ministry

Israeli war spending in Gaza, Lebanon tops $30 billion in 2024 -Finance Ministry
Radio Free Europe at risk after Trump cuts, EU searches for help

Radio Free Europe at risk after Trump cuts, EU searches for help
German court throws out new challenges against Merz's borrowing plans

German court throws out new challenges against Merz's borrowing plans
Kenya seeks new IMF deal after abandoning latest review

Kenya seeks new IMF deal after abandoning latest review
Japan PM Ishiba's cabinet approval hits record low, Asahi reports

Japan PM Ishiba's cabinet approval hits record low, Asahi reports
EU conference pledges $6.3 billion for Syria's recovery

EU conference pledges $6.3 billion for Syria's recovery
Budget committee approves Germany's massive borrowing plans

Budget committee approves Germany's massive borrowing plans
French PM opposes calls to go back to 62 as retirement age

French PM opposes calls to go back to 62 as retirement age
Cuba struggles to restore power to millions as night falls

Cuba struggles to restore power to millions as night falls
Cuba's electrical grid collapses, millions without power

Cuba's electrical grid collapses, millions without power
US Senate government spending bill advances toward passage

US Senate government spending bill advances toward passage
Canada's versatile finance minister starts fifth cabinet job in 6 years

Canada's versatile finance minister starts fifth cabinet job in 6 years
Elon Musk leads 2026 US midterm election donors with $446 million

Elon Musk leads 2026 US midterm election donors with $446 million
The democracy paradox: Why we want freedom but admire unchecked power — Opinion

The democracy paradox: Why we want freedom but admire unchecked power — Opinion
Russia supplies up to 87% of diesel imports in key markets as fuel disruptions threaten trade

Russia supplies up to 87% of diesel imports in key markets as fuel disruptions threaten trade
US time zones in 1924: How railways shaped America's clocks more than a century ago

US time zones in 1924: How railways shaped America's clocks more than a century ago
‘Trump is preventing World War III’ – Lukashenko warns Ukraine conflict could turn nuclear

‘Trump is preventing World War III’ – Lukashenko warns Ukraine conflict could turn nuclear
El Salvador soldiers seek discharge over deadly Haiti mission as four remain missing

El Salvador soldiers seek discharge over deadly Haiti mission as four remain missing
Iran threatens ‘new battlefield’ if US attacks again, warns of unpredictable retaliation

Iran threatens ‘new battlefield’ if US attacks again, warns of unpredictable retaliation
Fujimori orders Peru prison overhaul after deadly gang clash kills three inmates

Fujimori orders Peru prison overhaul after deadly gang clash kills three inmates
Where can you legally change your gender?

Where can you legally change your gender?
Happiest states in America 2026: Hawaii tops rankings as West Virginia comes last

Happiest states in America 2026: Hawaii tops rankings as West Virginia comes last
More than half of the world's population lives in just seven countries

More than half of the world's population lives in just seven countries
Bangladesh dengue surge overwhelms hospitals as deaths reach 419

Bangladesh dengue surge overwhelms hospitals as deaths reach 419
Palestinians return to rubble in Hebron after 11-day Israeli operation

Palestinians return to rubble in Hebron after 11-day Israeli operation
Iran calls US ‘biggest nuclear threat’ - After Tucker Carlson warns of possible strike

Iran calls US ‘biggest nuclear threat’ - After Tucker Carlson warns of possible strike
Trump jokes about naming Strait of Hormuz after himself, renaming Atlantic ‘American Ocean’

Trump jokes about naming Strait of Hormuz after himself, renaming Atlantic ‘American Ocean’
Lula supporters take to Brazil's streets, warn far-right fight is not over

Lula supporters take to Brazil's streets, warn far-right fight is not over
Celsius vs Fahrenheit: Why the US still uses a different temperature scale from most of the world

Celsius vs Fahrenheit: Why the US still uses a different temperature scale from most of the world
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye's defence pact brings together 1.4 million troops and 3,400 aircraft

Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye's defence pact brings together 1.4 million troops and 3,400 aircraft
Senegal makes history as Africa's first Youth Olympic Games open

Senegal makes history as Africa's first Youth Olympic Games open
Iran says US has softened tone in Vance letter but warns against new war

Iran says US has softened tone in Vance letter but warns against new war
FBI blames North Korean hackers for record $6.3 billion Binance theft

FBI blames North Korean hackers for record $6.3 billion Binance theft
Minecraft dominates North America while Roblox leads South America in Google searches

Minecraft dominates North America while Roblox leads South America in Google searches
GTA 6 could be the cheapest Grand Theft Auto game ever after inflation

GTA 6 could be the cheapest Grand Theft Auto game ever after inflation
Man threatens migrant with knife before boarding Channel-bound dinghy

Man threatens migrant with knife before boarding Channel-bound dinghy
Flávio Bolsonaro alleges political persecution after fleeing Brazil following election defeat

Flávio Bolsonaro alleges political persecution after fleeing Brazil following election defeat
Africa's democracy declining amid global rise of strongmen, Mo Ibrahim warns

Africa's democracy declining amid global rise of strongmen, Mo Ibrahim warns
Argentina leads Brazil 11–5 in Ballon d'Or titles as Messi dominates South American football

Argentina leads Brazil 11–5 in Ballon d'Or titles as Messi dominates South American football
Eurovision Asia 2026: 11 countries confirmed as Bangkok prepares for historic first contest

Eurovision Asia 2026: 11 countries confirmed as Bangkok prepares for historic first contest
Ben-Gvir accuses Arab parties of election fraud as Qatar denies involvement

Ben-Gvir accuses Arab parties of election fraud as Qatar denies involvement
Bolivia’s ‘Doctor Cockerel’ has waited outside a hospital for eight years

Bolivia’s ‘Doctor Cockerel’ has waited outside a hospital for eight years